Dog Pound

Malamutes

The Malamute retains more of its original form and
function than many other modern breeds. If a dog owner
cannot cope with a dog that will not comply with the
owner's every command, a more compliant breed should
be selected. This dog has a long genetic foundation
of living in the harshest environment imaginable, and
many of its behaviors are evolved to conform with "survival
of the fittest." Independence, resourcefulness and primitive
behaviors are common in the breed. While intelligent,
they are widely believed to be one of the most difficult
dogs to train. However, if the training is kept fun
for the dog and not repetitively boring, success is
within reach.

Alaskan Malamute

Malamute Dog Breed

Malamute Dog Classification:

Malamutes were initially bred to pull
sleds.

Other Names: Mal, Mally, Alaskan
Malamute,

Malamute in Foreign Languages:

Inupiak:
malimiut

Origins: Malamute's are named
after the Malhemut tribe, Inuit people
who lived in Northwestern Alaska. The
Malhemut people were nomadic and they
used the malamute dogs to haul their possessions
as they travelled.

Description: Malamutes are well
muscled medium to large sized dogs. They
are built for cold weather, they have
thick fur, erect ears, almond shaped eyes
and a curly tail.